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New media platforms have enhanced the efficiency and diversity of information dissemination, providing new possibilities for the dissemination and promotion of academic papers. Currently, a large number of Chinese academic journals from different disciplines have established WeChat official accounts to promote their papers. This study examines WeChat official accounts from three disciplines: social sciences, natural sciences, and medicine. We analyze the existing paper promotion methods employed by these academic journal official accounts from four dimensions: content presentation format, number of papers promoted in a single post, interactive forms, and publishing time. The findings reveal that the current promotion methods for academic papers on WeChat official accounts are relatively limited, with low utilization of multimedia content. Therefore, there is a need for further improvement in new media promotion for academic papers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A paradigm shift is currently underway with the emergence of the Collections as Data movement, which advocates the creation and dissemination of cultural heritage collections that are amenable to large‐scale computation to empower both collection managers and users. Although this discourse is beginning to gain some traction in the literature, critical evidence‐based assessments of the opportunities and risks of this process are underexplored. This paper presents the results of a content analysis of the official position statements (n = 83) produced in the Collections as Data forums and written by international professionals working with digital collections. Although preliminary, the analysis presented and discussed here sheds light on the initial reception of the idea of Collections as Data and its articulation in practice. The study represents the first systematic attempt to explore the complexities of the intersection of ethics and artificial intelligence in the context of cultural heritage, aiming at providing a valuable precedent for further elaboration and discussion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Scientific breakthroughs have the potential to revolutionize the course of research and shape the trajectory of scientific knowledge. This study investigates the characteristics of Disruptive Citing Papers (DCP) and Consolidating Citing Papers (CCP) associated with Nobel‐winning scientific breakthroughs, aiming to provide insights into the mechanisms of knowledge creation and dissemination. By analyzing a dataset of Nobel‐winning papers and their citation networks, we find that Nobel‐winning papers tend to attract a higher proportion of DCP compared to CCP. However, CCP exhibit a higher impact, as evidenced by their citation counts and likelihood of becoming hit papers. Furthermore, DCP are associated with larger research teams, highlighting the collaborative nature of disruptive research, while CCP employ a higher degree of professional language style characterized by shorter titles and specialized jargon. These findings deepen our understanding of the role played by disruptive and consolidating impact in scientific breakthroughs, shedding light on the dynamics of knowledge creation and dissemination in the scientific community. This research contributes to the broader understanding of scientific progress and provides valuable insights for researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders in the scientific ecosystem. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In scientific social networks, group information has become an important auxiliary information to enhance the performance of paper recommendation, as many researchers prefer to obtain interested papers by joining groups. However, the existing paper recommendation methods failed to make full use of group information. In this paper, a paper recommendation method considering group information with multi-graph attention fusion network (GI-MGAF) is proposed. Specifically, in the graph construction layer, we construct researcher-paper bipartite graph, group-researcher bipartite graph and group-paper bipartite graph. In the information propagation layer, graph attention networks (GAT) are used to learn the node representations on the constructed bipartite graphs. In the information fusion layer, the researcher-level attention and paper-level attention are developed to respectively fuse the representations of researchers and papers. Experiments were conducted on the real world CiteULike dataset and the results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed GI-MGAF method. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The discourse on Employee-Driven Innovation (EDI) centers on the initial stages of the EDI process: idea generation, evaluation and implementation However, a research gap exists concerning the internal structure of the EDI process - specifically, its phases and influencing factors. In this paper, the phenomenon of EDITRANSOR - transition of EDI into Organizational Routine (OR) is presented. Preliminary findings, drawn from two distinct cases, center on exploring the internal structure of EDITRANSOR and the factors that influence it. By employing a case study method, the research extends the understanding of the EDI process in three significant ways. Firstly, it highlights the EDITRANSOR phases, with the unexplored phase of EDI solidification into OR. Secondly, it demonstrates categories of factors enabling and impeding the process. Thirdly, it suggests that factors vary across EDITRANSOR phases. Research findings hold practical value, allowing organizations with ongoing or planned EDI programs to update their policies accordingly. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Cities have been studied as a platform for sustainability transformation and social innovation, mainly focusing on environmental sustainability and emphasizing governance and citizen roles as transition actors. Previous studies have paid limited attention to the social aspects of sustainability and the role of business organizations as producers of socially targeted innovation. Our study develops a framework for the identification of social sustainability impacts of communal neighborhoods. Considering the residents' collaborative efforts for creating the sense of community, this paper explores whether the concept of social innovation is useful in conceptualizing the social sustainability impacts of communal neighborhoods. We use the framework to illustrate initial findings of a case analysis of two Finnish communal neighborhood concepts. The findings of our paper contribute to the discussion on social value, which has been identified as a central theme in the development of social innovation research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Knowledge management (KM) is more important than ever for organisations of all sizes. The systematic identification, acquisition, development, distribution, utilisation and preservation of knowledge can lead to competitive advantage. In times of parallel transformations, it is crucial for companies to bundle and link different types of knowledge and make it available to employees in a targeted way. This conference paper proposes a fourfold approach in which the organisational culture and the mind-set of the employees play an equally important role in KM as the organisational framework of KM, and the tool-set and skill-set of a company. Based on the data collected in a 1.5 year project, this conference paper links six KM building blocks with cultural dimensions to show that the mind-set of the employees also plays a crucial role in ensuring that an organisation effectively identifies, develops, shares, uses and retains knowledge. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Our EU-funded project, conducted in Jönköping County, Sweden from 2021-2023, aimed to advance AI in the local business sector through collaboration between academia, industry, and business promotion systems. Using a stepwise approach, we transitioned 88 companies from basic AI knowledge to implementing AI functions. This included assessing AI maturity and developing tailored educational materials. Collaborating with Jönköping University, we engaged 19 SMEs, integrating real-world AI challenges with academic courses. Emphasizing sustainable and ethical AI practices, we educated companies on possible alternatives to AI usage. In this paper we report on the results of an evaluative study of the participating partners, revealing key parameters for advancing AI implementation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper aims to explore how organisational ambidexterity development is linked to a systematic approach to managing innovation. Specifically, it focuses on the adoption of Innovation Management Systems, such as the recently developed ISO 56002. Therefore, this paper presents preliminary results of a planned exploratory research focusing on Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs), which will be carried out as a longitudinal international project. The research will be conducted in several European and Canadian Small SMEs with a series of semi-structured interviews. The preliminary results of our pilot cases based on 6 organizations reveal that SMEs are open to the systematic approach to innovation capability development and display systematic tendency for some capabilities, such as collaboration and leadership. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper we discuss how digital transformation in finance is leading to increased focus on customer-centricity. We describe how this is often understood as data-driven innovation based on quantitative collection and analysis of digital customer information. We explore the potential of using qualitative data to understand customer contexts and pain points. We share research that illustrates how quantitative data can overlook important knowledge about customers' decision-making and customers' use of different financial solutions, while it can underestimate customers' ability to manage new technological solutions. We recommend that financial service providers extend their innovation toolbox to include qualitative research methods and that they build a customer centric research culture. We also recommend including customers and partners in innovation practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper examines the relationship between entrepreneurial education and action, emphasizing the complexity of transitioning from education to entrepreneurial journey. Highlighting the significance of universities in fostering entrepreneurship, it underscores the necessity of educational programs extending beyond traditional business education. Drawing from various theoretical frameworks, including Shapero and Sokol's Entrepreneurial Event Model and Ajzen's Theory of Planned Behaviour, the paper proposes an Intention Model to elucidate the transition from opportunity identification to intention formation and subsequent entrepreneurial action. Through a combination of literature review and empirical research, the study explores the impact of entrepreneurship education on graduates' entrepreneurial actions, shedding light on factors such as personal desirability, social norms, and perceived efficacy. Findings suggest that entrepreneurship education significantly influences students' social norms and behavioural tendencies, thus affecting their entrepreneurial actions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As global consumers increasingly prioritize sustainability, industries are compelled to explore innovative solutions. This research paper investigates the potential of keg wine as a sustainable innovation addressing ecological, social, and economic goals. Despite alternative packaging options like bag-inbox and cans, the wine industry largely relies on glass bottles, contributing to a significant carbon footprint. Leveraging the sustainability-oriented service innovation (SOSI) tool, this study analyzes keg wine as a solution for sustainable wine production, distribution, and consumption. Through a joint research including life cycle assessments, the environmental benefits of keg wine over glass bottles are demonstrated. Moreover, market studies reveal restaurateurs' and consumers' favorable attitudes towards keg wine, driven by economic savings and ecological consciousness. This research contributes methodologically, theoretically, and empirically to understanding and promoting sustainable innovations in the wine industry, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between researchers and industry professionals for a more sustainable future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The automotive industry is undergoing challenging technological transformations, which have recently been further intensified by the emergence of Chinese newcomers who have the potential to become significant competitors in the electrification race, thereby challenging the dominance of incumbent manufacturing companies. This paper delves into the potential challenges posed by Chinese players and explores how automotive industry incumbents are navigating the transformative shift towards electrification. In doing so, we adopt an evolutionary perspective grounded in the conceptual frameworks of the three-dimensional window of opportunity and dynamic capabilities. The research design is based on a qualitative methodology and a narrative approach. The results highlight the advantages of Chinese players based on the multidimensional window of opportunities, and the implications suggest ways for incumbents to potentially defend their positions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper delves into the dynamics of technological competition from the perspectives of Innovation Ecosystems (IE) and Platform Ecosystems (PE). Through a systematic literature review, we contrast and compare these two theoretical lenses in understanding technological competition. Innovation Ecosystems focus on the interdependencies among organizations and their impact on core innovations, while Platform Ecosystems emphasize how interactions between platform owners, complementors, and users shape competitive landscapes. We propose an integrated research framework based on the characteristics of ecosystem structure (strong vs. weak) and technological architecture (general vs. proprietary) to explore the nature of technological competition across different ecosystems. Our analysis reveals the complexity and multidimensionality of technological competition within and across ecosystems, offering insights for strategists and policymakers in crafting strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Building climate-neutral ships in environmentally sustainable shipyards represents a strategic objective for the maritime industry to fulfil its obligations of social, economic, and environmental responsibility. This goal is particularly crucial for cruise ships, given their notorious association with various deleterious environmental impacts. As the fastest-growing segment of global tourism, the cruise shipbuilding is under pressure to meet the escalating expectations of existing and emerging generations of cruise tourists. Additionally, it serves as a significant regional employer and a driver of technological innovation within the maritime sector. To cope with these demands, the industry is exploring new avenues to enhance the overall innovative capacity of its ecosystem. This paper contributes to the advancement of the conceptual framework of the Green Transition Lab (GTL) - a form of living lab operating within the context of shipbuilding. GTL is a form of open innovation networks, arena for transition towards a greener, sustainable future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Digital technologies and data are necessary enablers when it comes to measuring, monitoring and verifying the climate impacts of agricultural processes. As the availability of data has significantly increased due to the rapid development of sensor technologies, the enablers of data-assisted decisionmaking in agriculture have improved. Timely and informed decision-making at farm level not only increases productivity and profitability, it also facilitates climate-smart production. The goal of this paper is to improve understanding of farmers' expectations and needs regarding data-driven decision-making and investigate what kind of data transfer interface would be useful for farmers to assist their decision-making. This paper also presents an application prototype, called FarmerApp, that could assist farmers in making informed decisions based on their farming activities as part of climate-smart agriculture. The development of the prototype followed the principles of user-centered design and a design thinking process to ensure the usability and usefulness of the application. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Digital transformation has emerged as a critical strategy in today's dynamic business environment. However, the high failure rate of digital transformation initiatives underscores the need for a deeper understanding of success factors. This study conducts a comprehensive examination of digital transformation success factors through a systematic literature review. Assessing 34 peer-reviewed journal articles published between 2017 and 2023, the study evaluates research areas, temporal trends, geographical distributions, journals, significant keywords and main authors based on co-authorship, using bibliometric analysis. It unveils the current digital transformation research landscape, synthesises 119 enabling factors into 13 primary success factors and presents a new holistic digital transformation model. This model offers valuable guidance for organisations navigating transformation challenges, contributing significantly to both academic discourse and practitioners in this field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The origins of radical innovation are not well understood. Described as the "fuzzy front end", successful innovation is typically recognised only in hindsight, obscuring the process through which it emerged. Sarasvathy's (2001) and later work on effectuation shows clear patterns in how successful entrepreneurs think, but offers few details on how they learned to defy conventional wisdom in management theory. This paper draws on a coproduced auto ethnographical study of how 8 student teams in Higher Education delivered radically innovative products (products unlike anything currently on offer). It draws on education theory and neuroscience, specifically situated cognition and the learning paradox arguing that radical innovation emerges in co-creation through interactions between cognitively diverse people in a complex adaptive system. Its key contributions are to add more detail to the effectual process and fill some of the gap between theory and practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper draws attention to commercialization projects carried out at the university and the interaction of academic and business experts in project meetings. It demonstrates how structural and socially agreed power relations are involved in the process in which scientists and industry and innovation experts make sense of commercialization and actively prepare commercialization activities for research-driven innovations. Adopting the heuristics of critical sensemaking, the research claims that university-business cooperation has little impact on translating science into business if the cooperation remains at the level of meetings and occasional interaction. This is often the case in specific research to business projects. The main contribution of this paper is the illustration of the effect of power relations on how a specific sense of commercialization became privileged over the others. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Evaluating organisational performance in relation to the Circular Economy (CE) has become increasingly important, yet the literature highlights certain limitations of micro-level CE indicators, such as the lack of a widely accepted method for measuring CE in both academia and industry. Among various Performance Management Systems (PMSs), the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) stands out as one of the most widely used by organisations, offering a more comprehensive perspective beyond purely financial metrics. Therefore, this paper aims to explore how CE measurement can be combined with organisational strategy assessment using the BSC. To achieve this, a theoretical framework that defines Circular Balanced Scorecard (CBSC) archetypes and integrates them with CE indicators is proposed. This framework serves as a tool for seamlessly integrating CE measurement into the PMS of organisations with different levels of CE maturity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present paper examines the phenomenon of "Sciencefluencing", meaning the use of Social Media for science communication in Germany. It investigates the role of Social Media, with a focus on Instagram, in communicating science and research to a broader public, which is not well investigated yet. Previous studies focused mainly on Twitter or other forms of online media, e.g. blogs. This study aims at filling the gap. In order to achieve that, a study is conducted including qualitative interviews with scientists and, based on the results of those, a quantitative survey that aims at understanding the use of Social Media for science communication from scientists in Germany. The theoretical framework is made up of theories of influencer marketing, opinion leadership and parasocial relations. The focus on Instagram stems from its broad relevance in the general population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Including environmental aspects in the digital Supply Chain (SC) transformation of large, medium, and small size enterprises is a complex procedure involving interactions between internal and external organizations, requiring future proof and cost-efficient decision making based on the available knowledge. The purpose of this paper is to review the occurrence and importance of the environmental aspects in available research literature, critically review their significance in assessing the enterprise maturity, and find gaps preventing implementation of the environmental aspects. As reference the occurrence of environmental themes as part of the Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) framework and as one of the three pillars of sustainability are used. It can be proven environmental themes cover ~20% of the TOE area publications. The result also shows declining interest in publications for Supply Chain 4.0 maturity but increasing interest in sustainability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

How can workplace innovation be measured in a self-producing innovation system with autonomous and limited employee behavior? Seeking answer to this question this study begins with an inquiry on workplace innovation as high involvement in innovation of all employees (HII). HII's framework, is further refined through the intersection of autopoiesis, emphasizes self-creation among employees while acknowledge the necessity of controlling employee behavior. The intersection lays the foundation for the developed conceptual model. Utilizing a mixed method with multiple case study of 32 regional firms, the paper demonstrates the concepts in practice. The primary contribution is measurement of a firm's workplace innovation capacity, grounded in its capabilities and daily routines for employee behavior. The findings suggest a construct that aids to identifying management style intentions, balancing top-down and bottom-up approaches to explain employees' involvement in innovation as autonomous or limited, with the added dimension of self-creating or autopoietic employee behavior. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Generating and maintaining competitive advantage in today's hypercompetitive and globalized market environment becomes increasingly challenging. Innovative approaches are essential to differentiate from competitors and to preserve company performance. Context-oriented innovation approaches provide companies with a choice of suitable process models and methodology to conduct innovation projects while taking the context into account. The current paper aims to operationalize the contextoriented innovation approach in form of a decision-making framework called 'Smart-Innovation-Cube'. The framework allows to select and adapt processes and methods according to the three influential context factors 'External Change', 'Internal Change' and 'Path Dependency'. By applying the framework companies can chose appropriate processes and methods to increase the innovation efficiency. Moreover, the innovation process becomes customizable to fit individual innovation projects and thus becomes more agile. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper presents research conducted by the Erasmus+ project InnoGreen (Innovative entrepreneurs leading green businesses) related to business model innovation, green practices and sustainability. Sixty interviews were conducted with entrepreneurs in eight European countries. This led to the identification of 159 triggers or characteristics of innovative green practices. The aim of the paper, which emerged from the data collected, is to describe innovative green practices and to demonstrate how these may be used to motivate others to increase their sustainability. A critique of business model canvases is followed by the rationale for developing a green business innovation canvas. Some examples of the innovative green practices that emerged from the research, including the Green Business Innovation Canvas and a list of 'triggers', are presented, together with a discussion on key success factors for the implementation of innovative green practices. Implications that emerge from this research are then outlined. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper discusses the potential of transitioning towards sustainable sociotechnical systems by renovating existing houses, through services contracts for homeowners. It proposes a shift from ownership to a "right of use" model for house heating applied to heat pumps. heat pumps in economics of functionality are a total novelty for the demand side such that suppliers face uncertain user demand for a service with composite content. This approach aims to extend equipment lifespan, reduce energy consumption, and align with sustainable development goals. The study surveyed 4000 French homeowners to gauge their receptivity to service contract applied to heat pumps. Four groups were identified: those interested in circular aspects, those seeking full services contracts, those focused on professional advice, and those uninterested in any propositions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Conversational agents (CAs), which communicate naturally with humans, are being developed and employed for a variety of tasks. Interactions between humans and CAs induce affect, which is vital to the adoption and performance of CAs. Yet, there is a lack of cumulative understanding of existing research on affect in human-CA interaction. Motivated thus, this article presents a systematic review of empirical IS and HCI studies on such affect, its antecedents and consequences. Besides conducting descriptive analysis of the studies, we also divide them into two broad categories - emotion-related, and those related to other (more persistent) affective responses. We present organizing frameworks for both categories, which complement each other. Through the review and frameworks, we contribute towards attaining a holistic understanding of extant research on human-CA interaction, identifying gaps in prior knowledge, and outlining future research directions. Last, we describe our plan for extending this work to gain additional insights. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper presents a case study describing the design of SwageXR, an augmented reality (AR) application that gamifies a tubing assembly exercise. The aim of this paper is to contribute to the field of extended reality (XR) applications by providing a case study of a novel design process based on an existing framework by Gilardi et al. Design needs and requirements were gathered using a contextual design approach and qualitative research through interviews with training course instructors as well as a workshop involving them. The contextual design approach involved the PI taking part in the training course as one of the trainees to observe and build understanding of the taught practical content and the context in which the learning happened. This was followed by semi-structured interviews with 4 training instructors, with results indicating preferred course content to digitise, early concepts for gamification, and the storyline of the gamified content with respect to existing training. Using the data and experience gained from the contextual design approach and interviews, a paper prototype of the gamified AR application was developed, and feedback was obtained from the company technical director. The paper prototype and feedback were used as a basis for developing a 3D prototype in VR using ShapesXR. This led to a virtual reality (VR) workshop involving the technical director and training manager of the company where the 3D prototype was demonstrated and discussed. The workshop resulted in the flow of the overall application being refined including the storyline, gamification, training, and challenges. The design process aims to facilitate the development of a coded working prototype for SwageXR, with gamification elements such as score, time-based challenges and leaderboards. An initial experience playtest with course trainees will then be possible to gain insight on engagement levels and trainee attitudes about the initial game experience. The main outcome of this research is a design approach that tries to address the gap outlined by Krauß et al., the approach makes use of rehearsal techniques and virtual reality to provide context for AR application design. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper presents a research idea that aims to explore the research question: How can Responsible Innovation (RI) principles be implemented incrementally and transform common rules and strategies into responsible policies? The idea is based on the understanding that it is not only innovation policies that hinder or enable innovation and transition, but that all different kinds of policies and regulations have the potential to hinder or support innovation and the (sustainable) transformation of our societies. The main practical and theoretical knowledge bases, in addition to the RI-domain, are proposed to be the Three Horizons-framework's methods and theories, as well as methods and theories for responsible research and innovation (RRI). Through this research idea, the ambition is to contribute to the RI-field by complementing the current understanding of RI-practice by providing knowledge on how to gradually develop policy implementation as a means to enable transformative innovation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of the paper is to examine enablers and blockers of orchestrating the evolution of innovation ecosystems' by contrasting with empirical evidence on four innovation (eco)systems in water technology clusters. Further than identifying the key enablers and blockers, we also categorised them in four theoretical layers of orchestration. This way we were able to apply and integrate existing theoretical concepts and frameworks in a novel way. Besides the theoretical significance, the paper provides empirical evidence based on the conducted case studies to help practitioners, such as innovation ecosystem orchestrators, decision-makers as well as policy-makers to better allocate their resources (time, money, personnel) towards those interventions that are most likely to yield innovation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The intensifying complexities of global challenges demand novel training approaches that prepare future innovators and entrepreneurs to tackle issues characterized by ambiguity and intricacy. This paper explores how integrating arts and arts-driven methods within creative ecosystems can significantly enhance innovation skills related to creativity, imagination and out of the box thinking. Traditional training paradigms often fail to develop the multidisciplinary knowledge and creative decision-making required for futureoriented intelligence. By embedding arts into innovation and entrepreneurship training, we foster transformative learning environments that promote unconventional thinking and creativity. This approach aims to develop forwardthinking skills necessary for addressing modern demands. Our study reveals that arts-driven, experiential learning environments cultivate essential competencies, enabling individuals to creatively and efficiently solve complex problems, in that way shaping a new generation of innovative leaders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper introduces the METRIC (MEasuremenT of Regional Innovation Capacity) framework, designed to assess and enhance regional innovation ecosystems comprehensively. METRIC addresses the complexities of measuring innovation by integrating a refined process model and a robust measurement method, underpinned by empirical research and best practices across various international models. This dual approach not only quantifies the innovation capacity of regions but also guides systematic improvements through actionable metrics. The framework has been demonstrated through pilot studies in Sweden, highlighting an initial adaptability to different regional conditions. By providing a structured methodology for continuous evaluation and development, METRIC aims to elevate regional competitiveness and quality of life through sustained innovation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Our work explores the imperative for innovation leaders to go beyond conventional motivation strategies and delve into empowering their talent for optimal performance. The objective is not only to foster a supportive environment but also to equip innovative talents with the necessary resources, opportunities and tools for enhanced innovation capabilities. However, there is another angle to the relationship between human capital and innovation: the quality, motivation and loyalty of employees at a company can be affected by the innovation activities it performs, thus human capital can also be regarded as an outcome. The presentation outlines operational options to conduct further research on this two-way relationship. Our exploration of this angle also includes an inquiry into incorporating an outsider perspective in managing innovation. The key question addressed is how leaders can leverage external connections not only to stimulate innovation but also to provide learning and development opportunities for talents within the organisation. This would result in an increase in the human capital of the company. Leveraging data from sources such as the EU Innovation Scoreboard and WIPO Global Innovation Index, further research could seek to uncover patterns and relationships that can guide innovation leaders in optimising their strategies based on tangible performance metrics. In conclusion, this paper provides an insight into talent performance in the realm of innovation leadership. By amalgamating motivational culture with practical tools, external connections and collaborative opportunities, organisations can create an approach to let innovation and employee engagement strengthen one another. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aims to create a framework that encourages the adoption of digital and AI-enabled technologies to transform Human Resource Management (HRM) processes in organizations. A systematic literature review utilizing the PRISMA framework was conducted, analyzing 57 selected papers from 238 articles sourced from the Scopus database. The findings reveal that Artificial Intelligence in HRM is utilized across various domains including recruitment, talent management, learning and development, HR operations, reporting, analytics, and self-service assistance. The practical implication of this research is that HRM practitioners and leaders should consider integrating digital technologies throughout the HR value chain to improve organizational performance through digitalization. This research contributes uniquely by developing a framework that facilitates the adoption of transformative digital and AI technologies in HRM. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper summarizes the insights of a detailed literature review that links design thinking and digital transformation in the context of strategy development. It addresses the research question: What are the common grounds between design thinking and digital transformation that make them suitable allies in the context of firms engaged in a digital transformation journey? The summary of insights provides a broad answer to the initial research question and a basis for future studies. One of the key outcomes of our literature review was the identification of the key building blocks of a future design thinking approach to the articulation and implementation of an actionable digital transformation framework. The insights will be valuable to both scholars and practitioners who are interested in exploring the adoption of design thinking practices in a digital transformation context. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Carbon capture and utilization (CCU) has been recognized as an important pathway toward mitigating climate change, but research on this topic has been heavily technology-oriented. Hence, this study aims to build understanding of CCU from a business perspective by a) exploring and conceptualizing the types of business model innovations (BMIs) employed by companies to harness CCU and b) analyzing what factors drive and determine economic value capture of these BMIs. We conducted a qualitative thematic analysis from a multiple-case study with nine industrial companies supported by a document analysis. Our results display 12 distinct CCU BMIs across carbon dioxide processing, engineering, and system optimization business domains and 17 value capture determinants grouped under four drivers, namely, policy and regulation, technology, markets and demand, and business compatibility. This study integrates carbon circulation into the circular business model and innovation management literature and strengthens the business angle of CCU research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The scarcity of qualitative water is increasingly regarded as a timely issue of major importance, especially considering emerging environmental challenges affecting complex water systems in a local context. Thus, proactive sustainable solutions for water quality monitoring such as Internet of Things (IoT) technology are gaining prominence for innovation through data-driven decision making. In the region of Flanders, responsibilities of water policy and management are scattered across authorities and organizations with often conflicting priorities, not considering the natural borders of the waterways. For the first time, the key stakeholders combined efforts during the four-year research project "Internet of Water Flanders". The aim of the innovation project was to facilitate a more dynamic and efficient water management and pave the way towards a more robust water system. Living Labs (LL) have been used as an approach to facilitate durable solutions for a range of water management challenges such as drought, water pollution and flooding. This paper presents an in-depth case study of the project examining the value of the LL approach, where we have put forward a post-hoc impact assessment of the intended results of the project compared to the actual outcomes. Main findings are that a LL approach is suitable for an innovation project in a complex environment, with some barriers to be overcome in terms of feasibility and viability. The most added value was found on a policy level in operational recommendations for a supported governance structure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Social services are complex ecosystems, requiring close collaboration of multiple stakeholders across public agencies, levels of governance and from among the wider 'community of care'. There is also some evidence from the service design practice suggesting that often service flaws are not flaws in the services but rather failures of cooperation between stakeholders interacting directly or indirectly to provide the care needed by the person. Design and management of cross-agency and cross-sector horizontal networks are therefore as important in leading social service innovation as designing individual journeys, experiences, or specific service blueprints. This paper presents an aspect of an ongoing practice-oriented research project aimed at the development and testing of applied framework and toolkit to facilitate the collaboration in service networks and communities of care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Multiple companies may be involved in the development and delivery of data-enabled industrial services, so the flow of knowledge between companies is necessary and, yet, potentially problematic. The purpose of this paper is to increase understanding of customer knowledge development for data-enabled service innovations in the context of industrial services. We investigate manufacturer's and technology supplier's approaches to customer knowledge development on service innovations using a qualitative comparative case study. Our findings reveal six categories of drivers and barriers to developing customer knowledge: development priorities, customer service experience, customer knowledge diffusion, customer knowledge creation issues, organizational issues and inter-organizational issues. Two different approaches are identified for customer knowledge development, relationshipled approach and value-led approach, depending on the actor's position in the supply chain. As managerial contribution our study suggests manufacturers to utilize technology supplier's complementary approach for customer knowledge development to improve their service innovation processes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study investigates the relationship between increased trust in artificial intelligence (AI) and the adoption of AI, specifically the emergence of human-AI collaborations. Despite AI's growing importance in various industries, for many people, there remains a reluctance to embrace AI. This reluctance stems from a range of individual and contextual factors. The aim of this paper is to explore how trust in AI develops; what are the barriers to trusting AI; and how leveraging both our trust in ourselves as humans, and trust in AI, can help unlock greater human potential. This paper compares the attitudes and experiences of people in the health and creative industries and suggests how understanding sensemaking with AI can help overcome AI trust hurdles, enable human-machine collaboration, encourage greater reliance on AI in decision-making, and catalyse human potential. To do this we draw on a quantitative survey with 262 professionals in total (169 artists and 93 doctors from over 39 countries), and over 20 qualitative interviews. We use persona methodology to explore in more detail the narratives of two artists and two doctors. This research contributes a comparative understanding of how people in different fields adopt and use AI technologies, and how trust influences these interactions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper studies the evolvement of Finnish wooden multistorey construction (WMC) niche by taking an evolutionary perspective of Strategic Niche Management. The study investigates the development of WMC business network and its key properties from socio-technical transition point of view to assess niche's development as a part of sustainability transitions in the construction sector. The study adds a regional perspective to the analysis by identifying local governments as important actors in developing land-use planning. By studying number of finished apartments during 1996-2023, the study identifies two distinct periods of WMC activity. Results show an increase in the size, depth, and connectedness of the WMC network generally, however the development seem uneven between actor groups indicating about lack of diversity in the network. Additionally, geographical dispersion of the business network has increased whereas the number of active municipalities has remained steady, and the construction distribution has slightly levelled between municipalities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the current wave of AI innovation, the European Commission has defined Testing and Experimentation Facilities to be established to facilitate AI innovation in the context of new legislation such as the AI act. Within this paper, we investigate the CitCom.ai TEF in an attempt to link these TEFs to longer existing concepts such as testbeds, Living Labs and Regulatory Sandboxes. Our analysis reveals 7 service categories that can be linked to these three innovation concepts. In the 26 analysed experiments, there was a clear dominance of services linked to the concept of AI testbeds. In second place came three service categories that can be attributed to Living Labs. Remarkably, the service category linked to AI regulatory sandboxes appeared to be the least popular. This reflects the 'in development' status of this concept. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

For any organization, managing the strategic risks impacting the realization of its innovation strategy and the effectiveness of the innovation operations is essential. Moreover, applying strategic risk management to innovation is foreseen and will be soon required to any Innovation Management System (IMS) complying with ISO 56000 Standards. The field research at issue identified ten root causes of failure (i.e.: strategic risks) of innovation operations and fifteen suggested actions to prevent them. The ten root causes of failure can be referred to four main topics: leadership team, people, performance and company culture. Such topics are furthermore the backbone of any ISO 56000-complaint IMS. The output of the field research, presented as a radar, can hence be considered as an essential tool to lead the successful implementation of any ISO 56000-complaint IMS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As the construction industry heads towards the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the gap widens between industry demands and fresh graduate capabilities. Much of this is owed to the traditional Construction Management (CM) pedagogy. Therefore, there is a pressing need for a paradigm shift in our approach towards CM education. As such, to meet both industry demands and student expectations, integrating game-based learning (GBL) can substantially enhance the learning experience for CM students in higher education. Although the body of knowledge recognises Game-Based Learning (GBL) as tools that facilitate active learning in engineering disciplines in general, their utilisation remains limited in construction management. Thus, the aim of this paper is to conduct a systematic literature review of past GBL studies in Construction Management via Scopus database with an attempt to classify these studies into three broad categories: Tabletop games, digital games, and computer-assisted games. First, this paper will explain the key features, strengths, and limitations of each category. Second, this paper will identify the trends in game characteristics, learning objectives, data collection methods, and game evaluation approaches. Finally, this paper will present a classification framework that summarises the findings to facilitate selecting effective GBL strategies for CM higher education. Thus, this study will provide a wide-lens view of the research trends, gaps, and future research recommendations in this field as well as present design parameters for effective GBL integration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: This paper explores the revolution in accounting driven by technological innovations, highlighting the transition of digitalization from a mere choice to a vital business necessity. The dynamic environment requires accountants to understand and incorporate new technologies to thrive in an ever-evolving business environment. The so-called "new" technologies promise to perform tasks more agile and efficient, thus providing a faster and more cost-effective approach in various sectors (White et al., 2017). In turn, companies' success is intrinsically linked to the ability to invest, use, and exploit these technological innovations effectively (Cong et al., 2018). With the continuous advancement of increasingly sophisticated technologies with disruptive capabilities, new companies have emerged to adopt innovative business models (Watson, 2017), while some established institutions have reinvented their business models. As a result of this dynamic context, the accounting professions are under pressure, as indicated by several studies (e.g., Cai & Singh, 2019; Kaya et al., 2019; Kokina & Blanchette, 2019; Kruskopf et al., 2019; Marshall & Lambert, 2018). At the same time, there is a permanent need to reinvent accounting education (Alderman, 2019; Kokina & Blanchette, 2019; Pan & Seow, 2016), to keep up with current changes. Thus, this paper aims to provide a concise overview of emerging technologies in accounting, highlighting findings that contribute to the up-to-date understanding of the transformative role of these technologies in contemporary accounting practice. Methodology: In this work, a literature review was carried out, looking for articles related to emerging technologies in accounting and published in important and quality scientific journals. The research was conducted in Web of Science (WoS), Scopus and Google Scholar on emerging technologies in accounting (search terms: "emerg* technolog*" and "accounting"), in the period between 2003-2023. Subsequently, the articles to be considered were manually selected, as well as the relevant information in each of them. More precisely, the search was restricted to documents presumed to be scientific articles written in English. Subsequently, through a verification process, we manually analyzed all keywords, titles, and abstracts of the articles, and when necessary, the entire content of each article included in the database was reviewed. Results: The rapid digital transformation that we are witnessing is transversal to all areas and accounting and auditing has undergone several changes in recent years, with a transformation of business models (Tiron-Tudor et al., 2024). As artificial intelligence, blockchain, big data analytics, robotics, cybersecurity, and other advanced technologies permeate the accounting field, we are witnessing not only the modernization of processes, but also the training of professionals to become strategic and analytical agents. These innovations are not simply additions to accounting practice, but transformations that transcend how we understand and perform accounting work. The literature has recognised that the combination of various technologies such as robotic process automation (RPA) and artificial intelligence, blockchain, and big data analytics can be an asset for solving problems in the areas of accounting and auditing (Asatiani et al. 2020; Cooper et al. 2020; Ribeiro et al. 2021). The introduction of new technologies is a complex, time-consuming and, in certain circumstances, costly process. This can be a challenge, particularly for smaller companies, which may not be able to implement new technologies on a scale comparable to larger companies. Consequently, these companies may face difficulties adapting to technological changes (Marr, 2016). The continued advancement of AI and other emerging technologies, combined with an increasing ability to analyze large volumes of data, has increased the threat of significant automation of many jobs in the future (Brynjolfsson & McAfee, 2014). However, it is crucial to remember that even with the extinction of some jobs, new job opportunities will emerge (Marr, 2016). Originality: The theme of accounting transformation driven by emerging technologies is both original and crucial. It originally highlights how traditional accounting practices are reinvented by rapid technological evolution. It's important because companies that don't keep up with these changes risk being left behind in a competitive market. The importance also lies in the changing role of accounting professionals who use advanced technologies to aid decisionmaking. In short, this theme highlights the need for organizations to understand and adopt emerging technologies to ensure their sustainability and growth in a dynamic business environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As organizations become increasingly globalized, understanding the impact of national culture on the successful usage and adoption of emerging technologies is crucial. National culture influences the strategies of organizations, for instance how the employees successfully adopt and use emerging technologies. While the effect of national culture has been widely observed in information systems, it is still challenging to measure the influence of national culture on the usage and adoption of emerging technologies. To contribute to the existing body of knowledge, we conducted a structured literature review on how previous work measured national culture to provide a starting point for further theory development. For instance, our findings emphasize the need to measure culture at an individual level. Finally, we developed a research agenda to provide a starting point for developing theories to measure the influence of national culture on emerging technologies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A turbulent and fast-paced global environment has created challenges for companies to sustain performance across cultures and geographies. Leaders are faced with the need to develop new competencies that accelerate innovation, from concept to market. What are the new mindsets and skills that will facilitate readiness to lead initiatives in a digitally connected world? There is limited research concerning the particular competencies required by leaders to orchestrate innovation in today's changing contexts. Responding to the need for leaders to prepare for this new environment, a study is currently in progress to evaluate the readiness of leaders to develop new mindsets and skills for leading innovation in a digitally connected environment. Preliminary findings will be shared from a survey that is currently in progress (June to Aug 2024). The 2024 survey will be compared to a previous survey of 225 participants in 2020-21 to identify changes in competencies and capabilities for leading global initiatives and geographically distributed teams. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Generative AI is expected to fundamentally change the process and practices of innovation but structured insights on how the technology can be used to enhance knowledge work for innovation purposes is still largely lacking. A more detailed discussion of the new division of labor between human and AI and the capabilities that are employed in the shared innovation space of human and AI is needed. Against this background, the goal of this research in progress is to gain deeper understanding of how the integration of AI and human capabilities impacts the processes and practices of innovation teams. Preliminary findings from an initial data collection with 38 participants from 19 organizations indicates that the use of generative AI impacts the formation of innovation teams as well as the knowledge process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We surveyed 60 German investors--including business angels and investors from venture capital, private equity, and corporate venture capital--to understand how they make investment decisions and interact with their portfolio companies. The extant literature explains the investment process of venture capital firms in a variety of countries--most notably the United States--but to date, no study has examined different types of German investors and their decision-making heuristics. This paper is original in its focus on Germany and its emphasis on investors' personality characteristics. This study extends existing research by adding questions on investors' personality traits, cognitive styles, and social perception, and allows a descriptive and comparative overview of investors' (i) pre-investment activities, (ii) investment decision processes, and (iii) post-investment interactions. The study findings suggest that investors' cognitive styles have a strong impact on their overall evaluation of investment opportunities as well as on their offered valuations. However, personality traits do not explain investment behavior. This research especially highlights business angels' unique decision-making processes, often deemed "intuitive" methods of choosing, selecting, and assisting new ventures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]